Today: September 18, 2024
Today: September 18, 2024

Latest From Naomi Cahn, Professor of Law, University of Virginia

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Crossing state lines to get an abortion is a new legal minefield, with courts to decide if there’s a right to travel

Iowa and Idaho have passed abortion trafficking laws that stop people from helping minors get abortions. These laws open the door for questions about the right to travel to get an abortion.

Crossing state lines to get an abortion is a new legal minefield, with courts to decide if there’s a right to travel
Lifestyle

Rupert Murdoch’s real succession drama − why the future of his media empire could hinge on a legal effort in Nevada

Even the most careful trust planning is no substitute for family harmony.

Rupert Murdoch’s real succession drama − why the future of his media empire could hinge on a legal effort in Nevada
Health

Supreme Court sidesteps case on whether federal law on medical emergencies overrides Idaho’s abortion ban

The Supreme Court conceded that it should not have taken up the case to begin with.

Supreme Court sidesteps case on whether federal law on medical emergencies overrides Idaho’s abortion ban
Business

‘The Blind Side’ lawsuit spotlights tricky areas of family law

Two very distinct legal processes are at issue in the Michael Oher case.

Health

Supreme Court unanimously concludes that anti-abortion groups have no standing to challenge access to mifepristone – but the drug likely faces more court challenges

The opinion did not take on the substance of the plaintiffs’ claims against mifepristone, and the abortion pill is already facing other challenges.

Supreme Court unanimously concludes that anti-abortion groups have no standing to challenge access to mifepristone – but the drug likely faces more court challenges
Health

Menopause treatments can help with hot flashes and other symptoms – but many people aren’t aware of the latest advances

The number of patients prescribed hormonal therapy plummeted after 2002, due to findings experts have since questioned. With better understanding, more and more people are using these treatments.

Menopause treatments can help with hot flashes and other symptoms – but many people aren’t aware of the latest advances
Political

Can states prevent doctors from giving emergency abortions, even if federal law requires them to do so? The Supreme Court will decide

EMTALA requires hospitals to provide stabilizing treatment to all patients – but Idaho is arguing that its abortion ban means it doesn’t have to allow the procedure, even if it is medically needed.

Can states prevent doctors from giving emergency abortions, even if federal law requires them to do so? The Supreme Court will decide
Political

Marriage is not as effective an anti-poverty strategy as you’ve been led to believe

Marriage on its own won’t do away with child poverty, and in fact it can create even more instability for low-income families.

Marriage is not as effective an anti-poverty strategy as you’ve been led to believe
Political

Most state abortion bans have limited exceptions − but it’s hard to understand what they mean

Women in Texas and in other states with abortion bans are suing, asking for clarification on when medical exceptions could actually be granted.

Most state abortion bans have limited exceptions − but it’s hard to understand what they mean

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